Oxford 49, Hancock 8

HANCOCK – Oxford made a 180-degree turn from last week’s drubbing to Walton as it doled out a lopsided loss to host Hancock Friday night.

Dustin Christophersen had a breakout game for Oxford rushing for four touchdowns and a career-high 151 yards. Scott Shackelton had 136 yards on the ground and one score, and Travis Frank added a TD run. The Blackhawks finished with 344 yards rushing and 437 yards of total offense. “Going into the game, we wanted to get our confidence back,” said Oxford coach Mike Chrystie. “We could have packed it in after last week’s loss.”

Christophersen rushed for three TDs in the first half scoring from 26, 55, and 16 yards. Shackelton capped a 37-point first half hitting home from five yards. Kyle Smith opened the scoring returning an interception 23 yards to put Oxford on the board. “The offensive and defensive lines set the tone for us,” Chrystie said. “The holes our backs were running through were huge. We executed well, and when you do that you’ll have success.”

Christophersen and Frank had scoring runs in the third quarter before Chrystie emptied the bench.

The Blackhawks host Deposit Friday.

Scoring Summary:

First quarter

O: Kyle Smith 23 interception return. Run failed.

H: John Marino 80 kickoff return. Zack Miller run.

O: Dustin Christopherson 26 run. John Witchella run.

O: Christopherson 55 run. Jeremy Nelson pass from Witchella.

Second quarter

O: Christopherson 16 run. Travis Frank pass from Witchella.